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Counting machines add vote of confidence to elections security
The conference room of the Flathead County Elections Department whirred with noise. Volunteers rattled off strings…
Shoshone County not seeking death penalty in Kellogg massacre case
Kaylor is accused of murdering Kenna Guardipee, 41, Kenneth Guardipee, 65, Devin Smith, 18, and Aiken Smith, 16, at their home in Kellogg on Father’s Day.
New memoir shines light on Lyme disease and chronic illness
.After decades of suffering from debilitating symptoms and declining health, local author Jana Steck was diagnosed with Lyme disease.
Boating season makes a splash with Whitefish Woody Weekend
People are invited to view the classic beauty of wooden boats at the 11th annual Whitefish Woody Weekend.
Chili cook-off fundraiser for first responders
In addition to the chili tasting and competition, the first-time event includes a barbecue, kids fishing and games, and a silent auction.
Law roundup: Residents try to sniff out rockhounds
Someone allegedly read a social media post about kids throwing rocks and breaking car windows and then spotted a group of five or six kids riding bikes who were grabbing handfuls of rocks, and putting them in groce…
District Judge Dan Wilson launches bid for state Supreme Court
Flathead County District Court Judge Dan Wilson is centering his newly launched campaign for the Montana Supreme Court on his experience, what he describes as …
Replica of Vietnam Veterans Memorial goes up in Kalispell
The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., sprung up Wednesday on the soccer field of Glacier Hig…
Parkline Towers apartment project underway in Kalispell
Developers broke ground on the Parkline Towers apartment complex in Kalispell on Tuesday, the project promising to add much-sought multi-family housing when co…
Kalispell sets hearing for proposed water rate hike
Kalispell City Council on Monday took the next step toward raising water rates by setting the date for a public hearing on the issue.
Martin City hit-and-run victim identified
Officials on Wednesday identified 37-year-old Kimberly Ann Gilham as the woman killed in an apparent hit-and-run in Martin City on June 18.
Alleged shooter at Gorge Amphitheatre was stationed at Army base
The alleged gunman who fired into a crowd killing two people at a Washington state music festival Saturday was stationed at a U.S. Army base in Western Washington, law enforcement officials said Tuesday.
Biden administration moves to restore endangered species protections dropped by Trump
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration proposed new rules for protecting imperiled plants and animals on Wednesday as officials moved to reverse chang…
Whitefish gets federal grant to study rail crossings
The planning project will study the rail crossings at Birch Point Drive, State Park Road and East Second Street, and the Baker Avenue viaduct, according to a s…
Nonprofit looks to leverage funding for additional affordable housing
The organization owns 52 properties in Kalispell, is preparing to buy two properties in Whitefish and recently purchased a lot in Columbia Falls where a home is expected to be constructed soon.
Parent accused of threatening school administrator changes plea
Tifani Marie Curtin, 41, initially faced a felony intimidation charge following the alleged April 28, 2022 disagreement with school employees.